Pro Yakyu – NPB Preview And Prediction: Orix Buffaloes vs Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Betting Tips & Picks April 10, 2025

Forecast Based On Odds: Orix Buffaloes to win

• Computed from the 1×2 market odds, Orix Buffaloes are the favorite to come out on top in this match with a 52.38% probability to win. A good prediction? We think so, due to Bookies produce sharp predictions:
  Orix Buffaloes → 1.91
  Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks → 1.98

  Prediction	Chance To Win
  Orix Buffaloes	52.38 %
  Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks	50.51 %
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• Analyzing the odds for points scored suggests there is a 76.92% expectation of this game having higher than 4.5 total points:
  Match Over 4.5 Points → 1.30

  Prediction	Chance Of O/U (incl. EI) (4.5)
  Under	29.41 %
  Over	76.92 %
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• Assessing the odds for points scored indicates there is a 60.35% prediction of this match having over 5.5 total points:
  Match Over 5.5 Points → 1.66

  Prediction	Chance Of O/U (incl. EI) (5.5)
  Over	60.35 %
  Under	41.67 %
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• Calculated from the bookies odds, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are the favorite to beat the -1.5 handicap with extra innings included in this fixture, with a 72.46% chance of doing so. A solid prediction? Yes, due to Bookies know their calculations:
  Orix Buffaloes -1.5 Handicap → 3.14
  Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks -1.5 Handicap → 1.38

  Prediction	Chance Of Handicap (incl. EI) (-1.5)
  Orix Buffaloes	31.85 %
  Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks	72.46 %
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• Implied from the sportsbook odds, Draw are favored to win after the first inning in this match with a 61.73% chance of leading. An accurate tip? Most likely, as Bookmakers are rarely wrong:
  Orix Buffaloes First Inning → 4.50
  Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks First Inning → 4.70
  Draw First Inning → 1.62

  Prediction	Chance Of 1st Inning Result
  Orix Buffaloes	22.22 %
  Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks	21.28 %
  Draw	61.73 %
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Prediction Based On H2H: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to win the match

Head-2-Head: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (9 – 1) Orix Buffaloes.
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to win. What’s the reasoning? For the most recent 10 H2H matches between these teams, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are up 9 – 1. Our head to head data goes back to the match between them in 2006. This implies that Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are likely to get the victory in this upcoming clash. Their most recent fixture took place on the Wed, 09 Apr 25, where Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks secured a 10 – 9 victory.

Will Orix Buffaloes break the pattern and overcome the H2H stats? The last time Orix Buffaloes got the better of Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks was on Sun, 23 Feb 25, proving that they do have a chance.

Form-Based Prediction: Orix Buffaloes to win

Examining team momentum heading into this game, Orix Buffaloes lost vs Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks with a result of 9-10. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks won against Orix Buffaloes with a result of 10-9. Orix Buffaloes have triumphed in 7 of their recent 10 matches vs all teams, while Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks got the victory in 4 of their recent 10 games versus all opponents, indicating maybe Orix Buffaloes are in the better form heading into this match.

Evaluating team trends gives us crucial insight into momentum in order to identify successful bets

Against All Teams Streaks:

• Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks: 3 Wins.

Orix Buffaloes vs Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Best Betting Odds For The Fixture

Winner (incl. overtime)

1W

1.909

2W

1.98

Over Under (incl. extra innings)

< 4.5

3.4

> 4.5

1.3

> 5.5

1.657

< 5.5

2.4

Handicap (incl. extra innings) && -1.5

1W -1.5

3.14

2W -1.5

1.38

First Inning Result

1W

4.5

2W

4.7

X

1.62

Orix Buffaloes vs Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Tips

Over Under (incl. extra innings) 4.5 → Over looks to be a profitable bet → 1.30